CASA LUPITA

Accommodates: Up to 8 persons in 4 bedroom, 4 baths
One block from the Jardin

Casa Lupita, a historic house dating back to the late 1600’s, was artfully and lovingly restored by its owners within the last year or so. No words, or for that matter, no pictures can adequately portray the peace and tranquility you will feel here. Everywhere you look, there is some fascinating detail to entertain the eye, or some trickling water to please the ear, or glorious flowers to waft away your cares.

The Lady of the house, the much-revered Virgin of Guadalupe—hence “Lupita”, a familiar nickname for the patron saint of Mexico--benevolently stands guard in a beautiful painting over the fireplace in the dining room and in many figurines and statues throughout the whole house, as well as the patios, fountains and terraces. Located only one block from the central plaza (in San Miguel called the Jardin) and its famed church—-La Parroquia-- Casa Lupita is only steps away from dozens of restaurants, art and antique galleries, museums, churches, and other sights.

On entering from the street, the corbelled, 20-foot high entrance corridor gives out into the lovely front patio surrounded by brilliant bougainvilleas and a long reflecting pool, sporting 24 spouts along its edges. To the left of the patio is the heart of the house: the living room, dining room and kitchen, and one guest bedroom and bath, and to the right of the reflecting pool, are a guest bath, a “chapel” with a loft bedroom with two twin beds and bath, and another guest bedroom with a king bed. At the back of the patio is a Guadalupe fountain, and also quiet outside sitting area, shaded by an arbor of bougainvilleas…

The commodious kitchen, overlooking the street, is a tribute to the culinary gods of Old Mexico! From the high ceiling, graced with wooden beams, corbels and skylights, to the floor and counter tops fitted with 8 different kinds of ceramic tile in magical patterns, to the elaborate cabinets in the nichos filled with all kinds of hand-made pottery, the kitchen looks like it did two centuries ago… But on closer examination, you see a thoroughly-modern refrigerator, 5 gas burners on the central island, and inside the cabinets, modern cookware, flatware for 16, assorted kitchen utensils, etc. The sinks are made of “cantera” (a local limestone) but the faucets, unlike years ago, contain purified water!! The kitchen is dazzling during the day, but at night, cleverly-hidden lights turn it into a fantasy-land.

In the dining room, you will find a hand-sculpted fireplace, with its gracious guardian, the Virgin of Guadalupe above. The room comfortably sits 8 to 10 people at its black and white calf-skin covered table and chairs, a reminder that San Miguel—in fact, all of Guanajuato State—was cattle-raising territory, equivalent to the US’s Wild West! In the wooden chests around the dining room, you will find all the linens, serving bowls and dishes to accommodate 12 family members and guests.

The living room—here called a “sala”—has couches and chairs to watch TV (or movie on the DVD) or enjoy each others’ company by the fireplace… There is an arched glass window and door onto the entrance patio, and a door in to the guest bedroom and bath and one to the dining room/kitchen.

Off the living room is the Green Bedroom (with a queen-sized bed), decorated with all sorts of Mexico toys, lighted by a window out into the courtyard and warmed by a hand-carved fireplace. Adjoining the bedroom is a delightful green-tiled bathroom, with an antique baptismal font for a sink and hand-carved tub with a fetching angel shower-holder!

On the other side of the front patio are two more bedrooms: The unusual “Chapel Bedroom” features a tiled bathroom behind a rustic antique door and a loft with two twin beds (popular with the young-at-heart). The other bedroom, with a Guadalupe cover on the king-sized bed, has a 15-foot corbel beamed ceiling, a scalloped shell over the patio window, and an “ojo de buey” circular window above. This bedroom has a lockable closet in which to keep valuables. The blue, amazingly-tiled bath, which also serves as a guest bathroom, is a few steps away in the patio.

Upstairs, there are two separate sitting areas to admire the view and flowers... And at night, indirect lighting simulates candlelight. The spacious master bedroom, with queen-sized bed, has a dazzling view of the Parroquia Church from the flower-studded balcony. The master bathroom has two sinks in antique mortars (used to grind grain)fed by lion-head faucets, and a rock shower wall surrounding the tub.

The paid staff includes the housekeeper Susana Ramirez (who speaks English). Suzi works 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Friday (and Sat. 9:00 AM to 2:00PM). A serving girl who helps with the breakfast every morning (Monday to Sat.) and a “mozo”—a houseman—Victor, who does the gardening, sweeping and general maintenance complete the staff. There is a cook for other meals, if you should desire (extra charge). Guests will have to provide funds for the maid to shop for food for breakfasts (as well as other meals, if desired) the day before they are served. The staff is appreciative of tips: suggested for the group, US $10/PERSON per week to Susana and US $5/week/person for Victor and the same the serving girl.

Rental Rates (in US Dollars):

Summertine/Fall
$3000/week (minimum)
$10,800/month

Holiday Weeks (New Years, Week before Easter, Christmas)
$3600/week

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Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice. All rates subject to 6% Lodgers' Tax. Holiday rates +20% (Christmas, New Year's, Easter).